Vietnam’s Mangroves: The Forest Agent Orange Nearly Wiped Out | Part 1 | SLICE EARTH

Vietnam’s mangroves shelter a world of life where land meets water. In Can Gio, rangers watch over giant flying foxes whose fruit-eating habits help spread seeds. Farther upstream in the Mekong Delta, thousands of bats have found another refuge in the gardens of the Bat Pagoda, where Buddhist monks protect their winged neighbors. Behind these sanctuaries lies a history of war. Witness accounts and declassified U.S. Air Force records reveal how bombing and Agent Orange devastated the mangrove forest. Flight plans and images trace the destruction of Can Gio, creating a stark contrast with the living forest that now makes its wartime past difficult to imagine. Documentary: The Secret Life of Mangroves - Episode 3: The Rebirth of The Forest Director: Pierre-François Gaudry Production: ARTE France, Mona Lisa Production & IRD (2020) #mangroves #vietnam #cangio #mekongdelta #flyingfoxes #bats #agentorange #vietnamwar #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation